2B Mindset

ag38617

Has anyone heard of this plan from Beachbody? It's a nutrition plan. You don't count anything...not calories, points...nothing. The plan is based upon your plate set up (think of your plate as a circle, broken up into 1/4ths.)

Step on the scale everyday to see what's working and what's not.
Drink 16oz of water before every meal.
Breakfast: 50% fiber filled carbs & 50% protein.
Lunch: 50% vegetables, 25% protein, 25% fiber filled carbs.
Dinner: 75% vegetables, 25% protein. (No eating after dinner!)
You can also add in "accessories;" salad dressings, sauces, cheese, etc. Being sure to track them down (you simply just write down what you eat) to see how they are affecting you.

IF you have a snack, which is called "Snack-tional" because it's optional. Start with water and then you can follow the lunch plate. Adding in each food group as you need to, if you feel hungry.

I have tried this about 2 times before. I know it works because I lost on it. However, as soon as I'm not eating "veggies most" (the tagline)....or I lack a little, I start to gain again.

I know a lot of people might say...just track calories. Easier said than done. I'm just so used to following this 2B Mindset, without having to weigh, measure, track...any of that. That it's hard for me to do anything else. However, I have noticed that after a few days of this way of eating, I just "eat whatever" and then have to jump back on. I just was looking for honest advice on if you know this plan...if you think (if I get my head in the game) if this is a sustainable way of eating for a long period of time. I know the creator has lost 100lbs and keep it off for a very long time, however, she also eats like a whole head of cabbage by herself as a snack...that's not realistic to me.

Thank you in advance!!

janejellyroll

I wouldn't say a plan "worked" if I had to do it multiple times because I couldn't sustain it. For me, a plan that "works" is one that results in long-term weight management. If I could only sustain a plan for a few days at a time, that's not working for me.

I also don't see the point of saying you're not counting anything when you're clearly counting water, fiber, protein, and vegetables. This plan just has you counting *different* things other than calories (not that there is anything wrong with that if it works for a person).

If someone looks at a plan and says "that's not realistic," that's a sign to me that it isn't a good plan for them. If "veggies most" doesn't work for you as a way to live, then why try to lose weight that way?

Unicorn_Bacon

I agree with the post above..

Just because something gives you temporary results doesnt mean it works.

Think of it like.. you lost your shoes and the only ones available are two sizes too small and you gotta walk down a long path full of glass etc.. the shoes work for the time being and get you through that one situation, but you wouldnt continue to wear them, they would be hard to walk in and wear every single day, chances are you would probably go buy another pair of shoes that fit and helped you get through your daily life without pain and struggle

lorrpb

The veggies add a lot of volume for low calories. That’s why it helps a lot of people. But as soon as you cut back on veggies and increase higher calorie food, its common to be less successful. It’s sustainable if you can stick with her template. Just kind MFP is successful as long as you stick with the calorie count. The main thing I disagree with on 2B is the idea that today’s wright fluctuation is a direct result if what you did yesterday and can alter it tomorrow. It’s not that immediate or linear for me and there are lots of reasons for fluctuations she doesn’t address.
Maybe you can work out a hybrid if 2B and calorie counting that works for you. For example, track all your calories at the same time as doing 2B at your best, 1-2 weeks. That will give you a baseline of calories per meal that works for you. Then if you want to deviate, you could follow 2B for example for breakfast and lunch and count calories only for dinner or snacks or weekends depending on where you struggle.

Terytha

Also, as a note of caution, Beachbody is an MLM. They are inherently predatory and designed to convince people to spend money.

ag38617

@Terytha yes I know. I used to be a Beachbody Coach....I am not anymore though! I like the plan, but that MLM thing is something that pulls me away a little bit.